Millions stuck with their Thanksgiving plans despite a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for travelers to just stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 2,200 COVID-related deaths were reported in the U.S. on the day before Thanksgiving, the highest one-day toll in more than six months. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago, and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician at California Pacific Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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Top Democrats accuse Trump of abuse of power for pardoning Michael Flynn
Several top Democrats slammed President Trump for pardoning former national security adviser Michael Flynn while many Republicans praised the controversial move. Flynn pleaded guilty twice to lying to the FBI about his conversations with top Russian diplomats during the 2016 election. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to explain the latest developments and what’s next for Flynn. Source
Expert sees “nothing sinister” amid questions over vaccine’s data
AstraZeneca and Oxford University acknowledged a manufacturing error that raised questions about preliminary results of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Source
Concerns over Thanksgiving gatherings continue as U.S. marks deadliest day in pandemic in months
The U.S. reported the deadliest day in the coronavirus pandemic since early May with more than 2,200 deaths. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Thanksgiving concerns as millions of Americans travel for the holiday. He also comments on the AstraZeneca-Oxford coronavirus vaccine candidate. Source
Georgia senator boosts wealth with well-timed stock trades
Senator David Perdue sold and bought stocks as the coronavirus began ravaging the United States. Source
U.S. border agents apprehend 1,000 migrant children in 5 days
The Trump administration is warning of being on the “cusp” of a “major influx” of unauthorized migration of children to the U.S. southern border. Source
Bidens write op-ed celebrating smaller Thanksgiving amid pandemic
The Bidens said in an op-ed that they “are temporarily letting go of the traditions we can’t do safely.” Source
What to buy on Black Friday: Best and worst products for deals
Buyer beware: Not everything is at its best price as the holiday season revs up after Thanksgiving. Source
Economists fear “double dip” recession is coming
Job losses may accelerate, experts warn, if Washington politicians fail to pass a stimulus bill by the end of the year. Source
Eye Opener: U.S. sees deadliest day in COVID-19 pandemic in months
The U.S. suffered its deadliest day in the coronavirus pandemic in more than six months. Also, President Trump has pardoned his former adviser Michael Flynn. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source